Author Topic: Random talk thread: It just keeps happening (Read 4249353 times)

Atramental · « **Reply #28080 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:19:32 PM »

You're right.

*Running out the door before I have second thoughts*

Huff · « **Reply #28081 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:22:27 PM »

Make friends at the bar by playing the top album of 2013

https://mydickband.bandcamp.com/album/my-dicks-double-full-length-release

Kara · « **Reply #28082 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:25:32 PM »

Quote from: Atramental on August 22, 2015, 07:01:09 PM

I'm trying to decide whether or not I go out for drinks by myself tonight. I can't muster enough courage, brehs.

You only need courage until you can start drinking.

Atramental · « **Reply #28083 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:24:03 PM »

Hurray! I didn't die of embarrassment.

Thank you alcohol.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28084 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:29:12 PM »

What did you do?

Atramental · « **Reply #28085 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:33:51 PM »

I went to a nice high scale bar & pizzeria joint and drank craft beer while listening to two software developers bitch & moan about their jobs.

Also, a man in his 60s said something to me and I nodded my head knowingly whilst grinning because I had no idea what the fuck he said to me.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #28086 on:** August 22, 2015, 11:59:39 PM »

Quote from: Atramental on August 22, 2015, 10:33:51 PM

Also, a man in his 60s said something to me and I nodded my head knowingly whilst grinning because I had no idea what the fuck he said to me.

You're gonna go far breh

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #28087 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:39:15 PM »

One thing I don't understand from an evolutionary standpoint:

Humans seem to be a terribly inefficient species. Maybe 50% of our lives is spent at a level where we have enough knowledge/skills to produce, yet aren't already kinda decomposing. And all the knowledge we spend so much time acquiring is lost regularly when we die.

Why hasn't evolution overcome this problem? Wouldn't it be much better for this species if we didn't throw away our hard-earned skills unnecessarily?

I'm not high, I swear!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #28088 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:49:26 PM »

The knowledge is not lost when we die. There's rumors that some of the greatest minds didn't even have sex but they passed down a whole lot.

Unless you're saying we don't pass down minute details of our daily lives whjch unfortunately we are now, the Internet is permanent.

Mupepe · « **Reply #28089 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:38:47 PM »

I'm pretty sure you just described communication and why it's an important evolutionary advantage.

Rufus · « **Reply #28090 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:40:45 PM »

Quote from: milchs evil twin on August 24, 2015, 01:39:15 PM

Why hasn't evolution overcome this problem? Wouldn't it be much better for this species if we didn't throw away our hard-earned skills unnecessarily?

Isn't that a solved problem? Language and the more recent upgrade in the form of writing took care of that. No reason to bloat our genome further by hardcoding all the shit when the current shit when we're good enough to survive, fuck, abd raise kids as is. The rest is supplemented through teaching, where necessary. I'm still looking forward to our brainchip future though.

archnemesis · « **Reply #28091 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:42:09 PM »

Quote from: milchs evil twin on August 24, 2015, 01:39:15 PM

One thing I don't understand from an evolutionary standpoint:

Humans seem to be a terribly inefficient species. Maybe 50% of our lives is spent at a level where we have enough knowledge/skills to produce, yet aren't already kinda decomposing. And all the knowledge we spend so much time acquiring is lost regularly when we die.

Why hasn't evolution overcome this problem? Wouldn't it be much better for this species if we didn't throw away our hard-earned skills unnecessarily?

I'm not high, I swear!

You're making a mistake when you assume that we are the ultimate form of creation. Like all other species, we are transitional.

As a species we are rather young and there are only minor benefits of surving long enough to help sustain grandchildren. It's far more likely that we manage to extend our lifespans through artificial means than that evolution will shape us in that way.

Fifstar · « **Reply #28092 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:45:30 PM »

That's what society is for.

Also what Archnemesis said. It's evolution, not intelligent design.

Kara · « **Reply #28093 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:50:58 PM »

We're the apex species of this biosphere, that's pretty hard to argue against.

Himu · « **Reply #28094 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:51:58 PM »

Quote from: Kara on August 24, 2015, 02:50:58 PM

We're the apex species of this biosphere, that's pretty hard to argue against.

Ants.

Rufus · « **Reply #28095 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:54:36 PM »

Ants are abundant, but that's about it.

Kara · « **Reply #28096 on:** August 24, 2015, 03:02:37 PM »

Successful != apex.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #28097 on:** August 24, 2015, 03:09:45 PM »

Humans are the Batmans of the animal kingdom, we can defeat all the other animals if we have access to our gear and prep time.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #28098 on:** August 24, 2015, 03:22:58 PM »

Quote from: Queen of Ice on August 24, 2015, 02:51:58 PM

Quote from: Kara on August 24, 2015, 02:50:58 PM
We're the apex species of this biosphere, that's pretty hard to argue against.

Ants.

But they're like communists man. They look impressive in terms of pure numbers and social institutions but let's see what you think if they had to have smog tests and carbon caps. And look how long their lines are without those burdens!

VomKriege · « **Reply #28099 on:** August 24, 2015, 03:42:22 PM »

I'm not a science guys, but the knowledge discussed is not really relevant to evolution which is mostly biology, isn't it ? Besides I would say we made leaps and bounds in how we communicate and store human knowledge. We wouldn't have such a specialized society where the most essential tasks (agriculture) can be fulfilled by only 5% of the population. You could also say that mass education is a way to insulate the most important knowledge from a localized disaster. I'd say that base is much more solid and larger than Christian institutions that were able to pass on a good bit of knowledge through 1500 years.

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #28100 on:** August 24, 2015, 03:58:34 PM »

Well, of course, communication. And of course I don't think humans can be separated from their inventions, they really are what makes us human.

But still, you'd think we'd profit hugely from a Newton/Einstein/Feynman/von Neumann/whatever having some more time on earth.

But of course, we haven't stopped evolving, and of course if you look at how life expectancy is changing, we've made huge strides. Oh well, we'll see.

(You are all right)

team filler · « **Reply #28101 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:47:03 PM »

Quote from: Shadow Mod on August 18, 2015, 08:53:20 PM

Quote from: filler on August 18, 2015, 08:34:02 PM
anyone need a live-in butler? let me be your geoffrey, brehs.

Only if you put a "miss" in front of dumb biaaaaaaaatch.

ok bb, I didn't mean any of that stuff I said before. sorry if I hurt you bb, forgive me?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28102 on:** August 25, 2015, 05:14:16 PM »

RAM is so fucking cheap right now. Got this

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00DCMUDCS/

crucial Ballistix Sport XT 32GB Kit 8GBx4 DDR3 1866 for 200$

Kara · « **Reply #28103 on:** August 26, 2015, 02:22:59 AM »

I really like how Netflix thinks I want to watch

conspiracy theory movies masquerading as documentaries about food and the food industry. McFly, I eat nutrient gruel and Taco Bell.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #28104 on:** August 26, 2015, 09:29:27 AM »

That settles it I'm getting Taco Bell breakfast

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #28105 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:17:33 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on August 26, 2015, 09:29:27 AM

That settles it I'm getting Taco Bell breakfast

They really ironed the kinks out of the am bacon crunch wrap, their coffee is still shit tho. I'm wondering if it'd be worth going through mcds for coffee and Taco Bell for food

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #28106 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:22:07 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on August 26, 2015, 06:17:33 PM

They really ironed the kinks out of the am bacon crunch wrap, their coffee is still shit tho. I'm wondering if it'd be worth going through mcds for coffee and Taco Bell for food

Getting food from different places for a single meal is like a no-brainer level thing that I'm surprised I never thought of sooner. When I was in NYC last last week I wanted nachos but also some noodles so I ordered from a mexican place and a chinese place. Was an awesome dinner.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #28107 on:** August 26, 2015, 06:30:48 PM »

Fuck it
http://m.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #28108 on:** August 27, 2015, 11:50:43 AM »

Last night in my apartment before moving day.

Somehow manage to find I have so much left to do.

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #28109 on:** August 27, 2015, 03:05:16 PM »

For some reason, over the past few years, it feels like albums have evolved to have much more of a compilation feeling.

Or maybe it's just EDM.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #28110 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:36:40 AM »

Working long tonight due to some communication fuck up that now requires me to babysit my samples for a few more hours. It feels awkward because my boss feels guilty so he told me to take advantage of the expense meal at some really nice restaurant around here (hipster area) but of course I'm too embarrassed to walk into a restaurant alone on a Friday night in acid stained lab jeans so I just went to Taco Bell. Taco Bell is good. No one judges you in Taco Bell.

Kara · « **Reply #28111 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:41:01 AM »

If it makes you feel better I'm still working.

team filler · « **Reply #28112 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:41:57 AM »

Quote from: am nintenho on August 29, 2015, 12:36:40 AM

Working long tonight due to some communication fuck up that now requires me to babysit my samples for a few more hours. It feels awkward because my boss feels guilty so he told me to take advantage of the expense meal at some really nice restaurant around here (hipster area) but of course I'm too embarrassed to walk into a restaurant alone on a Friday night in acid stained lab jeans so I just went to Taco Bell. Taco Bell is good. No one judges you in Taco Bell.

I'm judging you right now, you coward.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #28113 on:** August 29, 2015, 01:03:02 AM »

I didn't mention that the Taco Bell is in the bad area of Berkeley. Had to drive right between a black and white dude who were shouting insults at each other in front of Home Depot which was kinda funny. The Thai burger place lacks that sort of character.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #28114 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:34:02 AM »

And now in that hungry/horny/tired stage I have gotten under an influence and feel like I have big dreams and should value myself more than the pants I wear. Because the pants I wear on weekdays are really shitty, I've gotten better stuff on Craigslist.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #28115 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:47:56 PM »

where is this news quote from?:

Quote

In which case, the bad faith that was sewn has reaped no emotional response whatsoever. Either way, they don't get what they want, and I am satisfied.

Kara · « **Reply #28116 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:06:34 PM »

Migrating Android devices wasn't too much hassle.

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #28117 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:02:16 AM »

i'm thinking of getting an amex gold rewards card, how bad an idea is this?

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #28118 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:20:37 AM »

Depends how you use it

Kara · « **Reply #28119 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:23:26 AM »

The charge card or the credit card?

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #28120 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:26:59 AM »

credit card. i already have one with hsbc and pay it off in full at the end of every month but it has no perks or rewards at all

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #28121 on:** August 30, 2015, 12:40:10 PM »

Currently on am Amtrak to DC for job training. First impression: Amtrak is pretty cool. Trains are pretty cool.

Kara · « **Reply #28122 on:** August 31, 2015, 11:21:58 PM »

I ordered something this morning with same day delivery on Amazon because I was #borntodie and holy hell they're making some poor soul schlep it to me at 21:00. #jobcreator

king of the internet · « **Reply #28123 on:** September 01, 2015, 12:07:57 AM »

Quote from: Kara on August 31, 2015, 11:21:58 PM

I ordered something this morning with same day delivery on Amazon because I was #borntodie and holy hell they're making some poor soul schlep it to me at 21:00. #jobcreator

What was it

Kara · « **Reply #28124 on:** September 01, 2015, 12:17:20 AM »

A heart rate monitor.

Kara · « **Reply #28125 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:08:43 AM »

OK wtf, with all the smoking, caffeine consuming, generalized anxiety, my resting rate is in the 50-70 range. I'm never going to die at this rate.

king of the internet · « **Reply #28126 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:12:37 AM »

You're gonna live to be 100

Kara · « **Reply #28127 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:20:11 AM »

Don't joke about things like that.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28128 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:28:56 AM »

180. I never joke about the singularity.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #28129 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:33:05 AM »

Welp, just found out someone I know was arrested and charged with murder a few days ago. She allegedly stabbed someone to death early last year and the investigation led to her.

I used to tudor at a community college and she was a student there; I helped her many times. Ran into her a few months ago. Always seemed kinda awkward and "slow" but was nice.

Kara · « **Reply #28130 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:45:58 AM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on September 01, 2015, 01:28:56 AM

180. I never joke about the singularity.

I'm going to have nightmares now.

chronovore · « **Reply #28131 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:52:44 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 01, 2015, 01:33:05 AM

Welp, just found out someone I know was arrested and charged with murder a few days ago. She allegedly stabbed someone to death early last year and the investigation led to her.

I used to tudor at a community college and she was a student there; I helped her many times. Ran into her a few months ago. Always seemed kinda awkward and "slow" but was nice.

That's crazy. Hopefully she's not being set up due to her "slowness."

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #28132 on:** September 01, 2015, 11:17:02 AM »

She's not mentally handicapped, moreso "slow" as in kind of ditzy or dumb. Definitely nice and a hard worker though which makes this more shocking for me.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #28133 on:** September 01, 2015, 11:23:05 AM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 30, 2015, 12:40:10 PM

Currently on am Amtrak to DC for job training. First impression: Amtrak is pretty cool. Trains are pretty cool.

Is this your first time on a train?

demi · « **Reply #28134 on:** September 01, 2015, 11:37:22 AM »

Amtrak is hella chill. I enjoyed taking one when I went to Chicago. US needs more trains, would encourage people to travel more.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28135 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:26:39 PM »

Hope none of your friends murder you PD. I say that from the heart.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28136 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:30:11 PM »

I mean, if you died, I kinda feel like I would then become the next prime target of closet-case jokes around here which would be a shame because you know how to take it.

Kara · « **Reply #28137 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:37:17 PM »

Heart rate during an anxiety attack was 100 this morning. Fuck my genes . :'(

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #28138 on:** September 01, 2015, 07:24:56 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on September 01, 2015, 11:23:05 AM

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 30, 2015, 12:40:10 PM
Currently on am Amtrak to DC for job training. First impression: Amtrak is pretty cool. Trains are pretty cool.

Is this your first time on a train?

Yes. Now I'm another train back to NYC.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #28139 on:** September 01, 2015, 07:27:30 PM »

I finally tried watching a couple Kent videos.

News:

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